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Lahoma

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Pronounced lah-HOH-mah /lɑˈhoʊ.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: Lahoma is a regional American coinage clipped from 'Oklahoma,' a place-inspired name born in the early twentieth century.Low

In 30 seconds: A homeland coinage: Lahoma trims 'Oklahoma' into a name (said 'lah-HOH-mah'). Rooted and vintage.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningLahoma is a regional American coinage clipped from 'Oklahoma,' a place-inspired name born in the early twentieth century.
U.S. rank (1983)#8527 ↗ Rising
1983 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1968
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,312

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196819111983

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lahoma is a regional coinage from 'Oklahoma.' It circulated in and around the state, with a modest high point near 1968 (said 'lah-HOH-mah').

It stayed a regional rarity and is uncommon today. Warm, local, and place-rooted.

Did you know? Lahoma was most common around 1968 but traces to early-century Oklahoma-inspired naming.
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Lahoma — Regional coinage from 'Oklahoma'

Variations

LahomaLomaOma

Nicknames

HomaLoma

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lahoma mean?

Lahoma is a regional coinage clipped from 'Oklahoma.'

How do you pronounce Lahoma?

It's said lah-HOH-mah /lɑˈhoʊ.mɑ/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Lahoma a place name?

It comes from Oklahoma, used as a given name.

How popular is Lahoma?

Lahoma was a modest regional pick, with a small high point in the late nineteen-sixties, and is uncommon today.

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